This course introduces participants to the fundamental principles of geometallurgy, integrating its core scientific and engineering domains. It provides a practical overview of geometallurgical concepts, ore characterisation techniques, geostatistical methods, and mineral processing fundamentals, with real-world case studies to contextualise learning.
Participants develop the ability to evaluate ore variability, link geological characteristics to processing performance, and integrate geometallurgical data into mining and operational decision making. The course emphasises applied skills, enabling students to interpret, analyse, and communicate geometallurgical information effectively to support optimisation, risk reduction, and value creation across the mining value chain.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification (NQF 4)
- 2+ years' working experience
Target Audiences
- Geologists, mine planners, mine surveyors, and mineral resource practitioners seeking to sharpen applied technical skills
- Mine valuators, metal accountants, and mining business intelligence practitioners responsible for resource and financial assessment
- Professionals in banking, finance, and economics involved in mineral asset valuation, investment, and the trading of critical and strategic materials
- Policy advisors and political strategists engaged in national mineral assessments and resource governance
- Participants from the mining, exploration, and allied industries (including consultants, suppliers, and service providers)
- Early-career professionals, graduates, and anyone seeking to master a range of applied principles relevant to the modern minerals sector
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